Lacan and the New Wave (Lacanian Clinical Field)

Representatives of both schools explore how Freudian theory is taking different paths in American and in Lacanian psychoanalysis. Among their considerations are borderline conditions, gender difference, and the role of sexuality and aggression in the development of psychopathology. The six essays and another six dialogues and excerpts from discussions were presented at a November 1994 conference in Paris, where of course the Lacanians had the home court advantage. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)